Gossip Girl Gone To Far?

I am absolutely obsessed with Gossip Girl! The story lines keep getting better as does the fashion. When I was a teen 90210 (the original) was all anyone ever talked about. I loved their story lines and adored their fashion. When Brenda lost her virginity to Dylan I thought this is what we...teens...are all going through. Now that I am in my twenties I realize just how provocative that show actually was. I sometimes find myself a little stunned by how much they push the envelope on Gossip Girl but have to remind myself this is the 90210 (the original) for today's youth. However, I did want to know everyone's thoughts on the latest cover of Rolling Stone. It's Leighton Meester and Blake Lively licking an ice cream cone. To much or just a sign of the times?